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Famous American Singer Connie Francis At Peshawar's Lady Reading Hospital

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- Recently the legendary American singer Connie Frances passed away at age 89. I was not a fan of Ms Francis, but a twist of fate brought me close to her music. Her death brought a ... Read More


The Politics Of Language In South Asia: Debunking The Urdu-Hindi Divide

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- The politics of language in South Asia, particularly around Urdu and Hindi, has long been a site of conflict, identity formation, and state-sponsored imagination. The dominant nar... Read More


Trump, Munir, And The Illusion Of American Favour

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- A recent re-engagement with the Americans at the top, between President Donald Trump and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, over a luncheon, has opened a fl... Read More


Independence Day: A Moment For Reflection, Not Just Celebration

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- 14 August is more than a day of celebration; it is a candid reminder of the sacrifices made for Pakistan's freedom and also a call for national reflection. Amid the festivities, w... Read More


New US-Pakistan Alliance Challenges India On All Fronts

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- The joint statement released by the Governments of the United States of America and Pakistan after the conclusion of the latest round of the US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue ... Read More


Centred Kashmiri Voice Challenges Hindutva Narratives In Farhan Chak's Nuclear Flashpoint

Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- For non-Blacks, non-Palestinians, and non-Kashmiris, it is important to centre stage the voices of folks whose narrative is subject to erasure and gaslighting. This is why Farhan ... Read More


Will Privatising Pakistan's Power Distribution Companies End The Sector's Financial Crisis?

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- The government has announced a plan to privatise various public sector companies including the power generation (GENCOs) and distribution companies (DISCOs). In the short run, the... Read More


Education Inequality In Pakistan: Tackling Disparities And Exploring AI's Potential

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Education in Pakistan has always been an area of concern for policymakers, educators, and communities. Despite being recognised as a basic human right, access to quality education... Read More


Mental Health Crisis In Pakistan's Women's Prisons: An Urgent Call For Reform

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- A secret plague rages within the overcrowded confines of Pakistani jails. Approximately 80% of female inmates experience mental health disorders, often obscured by overcrowded fac... Read More


US Designates BLA, Majeed Brigade As Foreign Terrorist Organisations

Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- The United States has formally designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its armed faction, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTOs), the State Dep... Read More